2018 Breeders’ Cup: An early look at the Contenders

By Matt Pappis Tracksideview Staff Writer —- Friday Juvenile Turf Sprint Strike Silver – Really took to the turf in his first attempt in the Indian Summer Stakes, he could see a similar set up in this race. Shang Shang Shang – Has not been seen since beating the...
Posted On 27 Oct 2018
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SATURDAY: KEENELAND STAKES SELECTIONS; ALL-STAKES PICK-5

By Matt Pappis TSV Staff Writer —- Race 6 Grade II Woodford (Turf) Post Time Post Time: ( 3:30)/ 2:30/ 1:30/12:30 Done Deal (1): Gets the cut back in distance to 5 1/2 furlongs where he might be able to run them off their feet wire to wire at a healthy number. Extravagant...
Posted On 06 Oct 2018
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Handicapping the Jockey Club Gold Cup, Vosburgh, Turf Classic & Pilgrim

By Matt Pappis Tracksideview Staff Writer —- Belmont Race 7) Grade I Vosburgh Invitational Imperial Hint (6): Much the one to beat in this race; he will likely destroy this field as a very short price and head to Louisville as one of the favorites in the Breeders’ Cup...
Posted On 28 Sep 2018
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Handicapping the Grade 1 Ricoh Woodbine Mile

By Rick Francis —- WOODBINE Race 8) G1 Ricoh Woodbine Mile Stakes (TURF) Post Time 4:43 EDT 6) Lord Glitters (O’Meara/Spencer) – major player on the English circuit enters off a solid Group 3 score at York; 5-year-old just missed in the prestigious Queen Anne at...
Posted On 15 Sep 2018
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Tracksideview will resume racing coverage when AT&T restores Internet to Building

Due to AT&T’s inability to maintain internet services to our building, Tracksideview will be off-line until Sept. 12th; thank-you for your patience.
Posted On 08 Sep 2018
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Saratoga Saturday: Stakes Selections; Late Pick-4

By Matt Pappis TSV Staff Writer —- Race 9) Grade III Saranac Hot Springs (6): Comes out of the very live Kent Stakes which produced the Secretariat winner, Carrick. Therapist (7): Dominated a small field of NY-bred horses in the stallion series; steps back up in a class he...
Posted On 31 Aug 2018
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Saratoga: Travers Day Full-Card Selections

By Matt Pappis TSV Staff Writer —- Post Time: (11:35)/10:35/ 9:35/ 8:35 1: 5-6-1 2: 2-4-5 3: 6-1-5 4: 1-7-3-8-9-10-11 5: 1-4-2-8 Race 6) Grade I Allen Jerkens Still Having Fun (7): Should get the same pace set up he got on Belmont day to win vs a few in this group. Firenze...
Posted On 23 Aug 2018
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Handicapping: Grade 1 Arlington Million XXXVI

By Rick Francis —- An accomplished group of turf runners from around the racing globe head to the starting gate for the 36th edition of the Grade 1 Arlington Million. Along with the prestige of winning the world’s first million dollar horse race, a “Win and...
Posted On 10 Aug 2018
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Saratoga Day 14: Grade 1’s Test, Whitney Stakes; NYRA bets Pick-5, Late Pick-4

By Matt Pappis Tracksideview Staff Writer —- Saratoga Race 8) 7 Furlongs Longines Test S. Grade I. Purse $500,000 FOR FILLIES THREE YEARS OLD Post Time: ( 5:10)/ 4:10/ 3:10/ 2:10 ADVANCED FORECAST: Chance Rain Showers, High 82 Low 65 Separation of Powers (6): Lost all...
Posted On 03 Aug 2018
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Handicapping the Grade 1 Haskell

By Rick Francis —- Monmouth Park Race 12) Grade 1 Haskell Invitational 3yo 1&1/8th Miles Post Time 5:45 EDT 6) Good Magic – enters rested after staying close throughout to Justify in the Grade 1 Preakness; Breeders’Cup Juvenile and Bluegrass winner needed...
Posted On 29 Jul 2018
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